This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader who is approachable, kind, caring, and driven to join our happy, nurturing, and successful school team at Colmore Infant and Nursery School. We are proud of our welcoming 'Colmore Family' community and are now looking for a head teacher to lead the school on the next stage of our journey. This is following the retirement of our current head teacher in August 2025. In our most recent OFSTED inspection in November 2023 we successfully maintained 'Outstanding in all areas'. Our mantra, since our previous inspection in 2011 has always been, 'Outstanding but not perfect' and as a school we continually strive to give the children the best education we can with the resources we have. In 2025 we are looking for our next head teacher to help our lovely school to continue to thrive and flourish. That person could be YOU! The post is a full-time permanent position from 1 September 2025.
Minimum Requirements:
* Is an experienced head teacher; or is an experienced deputy head who has worked across multiple key stages, including EYFS.
* Is able to articulate a strong, clear vision for high quality primary education which maximises the potential of the school.
* Demonstrates an understanding of the need to develop and sustain a safe, secure, healthy and fair school environment.
* Puts safeguarding at the heart of everything they do and has Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) experience.
* Has demonstrated outstanding classroom practice and who can model the principles of effective teaching and learning to a high standard.
* Has excellent organisation and interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
* Is approachable and has integrity and embeds an ethos of trust, openness, and positivity.
What the School Offers its Staff:
* An experienced, supportive, and collaborative senior management team and senior leadership team, including governors, who care about all staff, their development, and wellbeing.
* A kind and caring, welcoming, and friendly school with a really positive ethos.
* Lovely children who enjoy coming to school and who are all 'ACE' (Amazing, Confident Experts).
Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city. The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.
In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes, and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.
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